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Why Aren’t We Outraged About the Murder of Cecil the Human?

‘Just a Good Man’

Millions mourned the slaughter of Cecil the lion. The killing of humble Cecil the human, just another gun murder in America, sparked no such outpouring.

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Published Aug. 4 2015 1:15AM EDT

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Michael Daly

Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

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